Ford Corsair (1964 – 1970) vs BMW 1500/1600 (1962 – 1966): specs compared
The Ford Corsair is the more powerful of the two, with up to 98 hp against 80 hp. The BMW 1500/1600 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.5 s against 14.0 s. The Ford Corsair has the higher top speed: 156 km/h against 150 km/h. The Ford Corsair dates from 1964 – 1970, the BMW 1500/1600 from 1962 – 1966.
| Specification |
Ford
Corsair
1964 – 1970
|
BMW
1500/1600
1962 – 1966
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1964 – 1970 | 1962 – 1966 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 hp | 80 hp |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 118 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.0 s | 13.5 s |
| Top speed | 156 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,483 mm | 4,501 mm |
| Width | 1,613 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,362 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,031 kg | 1,050 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.