2008 BMW 525 vs. 1957 Ford Consul

To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 591 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul.

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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 525 1957 Ford Consul
Make BMW Ford
Model 525 Consul
Year Released 2008 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 1702 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 47 HP
Torque 245 Nm 124 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.1 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 79.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1089 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 47 L


 

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