1993 BMW M5 vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1993 BMW M5 is newer by 27 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 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M5 (336 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M5 weights approximately 840 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, 1993 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW M5 | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |