1959 BMW 700 vs. 1976 Ford Torino
To start off, 1976 Ford Torino is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1976 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1976 Ford Torino | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 4090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 87 L |
