2008 BMW M3 vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 40 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 770 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, 2008 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
