2008 BMW 330 vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 743 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul.
Because 1966 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1966 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Consul |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1181 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 45 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |