1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 750 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 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 Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Cortina | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2497 mm |
