1966 Ford Corsair vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 47 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 1054 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Corsair | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Corsair | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
