2012 BMW 740 vs. 1990 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1990 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1990 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 740 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 740 | 1990 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 740 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5215 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2560 mm |
