1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 41 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 2011 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Cortina | 325 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2770 mm |
