1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 42 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Cortina | 325 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 57 L |
