1970 Ford Corsair vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 42 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair.
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, 2012 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Corsair | 535 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2968 mm |
