1998 BMW 316 vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 316 (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1968 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, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 316 | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |