2009 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 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 195 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Corsair |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1498 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 101 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |