1970 Ford Corsair vs. 2005 BMW 545
To start off, 2005 BMW 545 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1970 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, 2005 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 2005 BMW 545 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Corsair | 545 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |