1965 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1965 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Cortina | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Cortina | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
