1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 5 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002.
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, 1968 BMW 2002 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2002 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2002 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 54 L |
