1963 BMW 700 vs. 1973 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1973 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 279 kg more than 1963 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, 1973 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 1973 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
