1976 BMW 633 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1976 BMW 633 is newer by 11 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 490 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, 1976 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 633 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 633 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |