Can a controller be used for similar types of motors ?

[rowdyflat]

I am changing from a 250w x36V 5:1 geared hub motor bought as part of a kit to a Bafang 310 motor which is 250w x36v but 11:1 gearing .
So similar motors but the 11:1 has more torque to get up steeper hills ie our driveway gets to 17%.
It seems to work with the battery and controller but just wondering if there are any inherent incompatibilities.
ie Do controllers generally work with similar types of motors ?

 

[rowdyflat]

after 2-3 months I can say the answer is yes.
Bafang 310 motor works perfectly and heaps of torque.