1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 BMW 730
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 743 kg more than 1970 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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1998 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1998 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Cortina | 730 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 90 L |
