2001 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1966 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 (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Corsair |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 68 L |