1996 BMW 523 vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1996 BMW 523 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 523 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 523 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1967 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, 1996 BMW 523 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 523 | 1967 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 523 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
