1958 BMW 600 vs. 1965 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1965 Ford Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Cortina (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Cortina weights approximately 285 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1965 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1965 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2500 mm |
