1987 BMW 324 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1970 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 324 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 324 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 885 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 |