1956 BMW 507 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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, 1956 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 507 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 54 L |
