2008 BMW 135 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 BMW 135 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 135 weights approximately 474 kg more than 1956 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, 2008 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 135 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 135 | Consul |
Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 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 | 1560 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |