2009 BMW 320 vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 688 kg more than 1964 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, 2009 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1964 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Consul |
Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |