1976 BMW 633 vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1976 BMW 633. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 534 kg more than 1976 BMW 633. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 633 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
