1981 BMW 745 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 16 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 559 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1031 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |