1966 Ford Corsair vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, 2001 BMW Z3 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z3 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z3 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1966 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, 2001 BMW Z3 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Corsair | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Corsair | Z3 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |