1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,771 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 71 kg more than 1962 BMW 1800.
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, 1962 BMW 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1800 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1800 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1771 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
