2009 BMW 750 vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP) has 323 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1951 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 2009 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 750 | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 750 | Consul |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 363 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2550 mm |