1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 BMW 323
To start off, 2011 BMW 323 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 2011 BMW 323 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 2011 BMW 323 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Cortina | 323 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |