2009 BMW 525 vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 51 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 670 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, 2009 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 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 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4420 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 |
