1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 1800 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 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, 1963 BMW 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1963 BMW 1800 has manual transmission. 1963 BMW 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 1800 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1800 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
