2008 BMW 645 vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 BMW 645 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 645 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1958 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 645 | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 645 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 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 | 1815 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
