1986 BMW 735 vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1966 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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 735 | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |