1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 40 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 800 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, 2010 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Cortina | 550 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2888 mm |
