1996 BMW 540 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 26 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 960 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 540 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
