1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1969 BMW 2800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 454 kg more than 1967 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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 2800 | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2800 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
