2009 BMW 330 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 44 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 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Corsair |
Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1663 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 245 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 Length | 4530 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |