1954 Ford Consul vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP) has 256 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 485 kg more than 1954 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Consul | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
