1986 BMW M5 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 is newer by 21 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 3,428 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M5 (218 HP) has 152 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M5 weights approximately 539 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, 1986 BMW M5 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M5 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
