2008 BMW 523 vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 39 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 605 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, 2008 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Corsair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |