2009 BMW 525 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1956 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, 2009 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Consul |
Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |