2001 BMW 318 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1965 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, 2001 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Corsair |
Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |