2005 BMW 760 vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 36 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 6,129 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP) has 379 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 1275 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, 2005 BMW 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair. 2005 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 760 | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 760 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6129 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 125 L |
