1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2009 BMW 125
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1967 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, 2009 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Corsair | 2009 BMW 125 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Corsair | 125 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |