1971 BMW 3 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1965 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, 1971 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 3 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
