1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 49 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Cortina | 525 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |
