2008 BMW 550 vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1957 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 2008 BMW 550 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 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Consul |
Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1701 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |