1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP) has 231 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1990 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Corsair | 850 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 297 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |
