1980 BMW 316 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1980 BMW 316 is newer by 15 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 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 316 (89 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 316 weights approximately 90 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, 1980 BMW 316 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 316 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |