1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 1600 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 54 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600.
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, 1969 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 1600 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 87 L |
