2007 BMW M3 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP) has 298 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1950 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M3 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Consul |
Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 365 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2550 mm |