1949 BMW 340 vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1969 Ford Corsair is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Corsair (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1949 BMW 340. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 BMW 340 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 BMW 340 | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 340 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1949 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2570 mm |