1954 BMW 501 vs. 1973 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1973 Ford Cortina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 501 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 501 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 501 | 1973 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 501 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
