1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 35 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 375 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2005 BMW 316 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Cortina | 316 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 63 L |