1959 BMW 600 vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina weights approximately 355 kg more than 1959 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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 600 | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 600 | Lotus Cortina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2560 mm |