2001 BMW 320 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 320 (170 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 676 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 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 320 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Corsair |
Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2570 mm |