1996 BMW M3 vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (328 HP) has 269 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 747 kg more than 1969 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 M3 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 125 L |
