2007 BMW 650 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 650 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
