1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 2002 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 2002 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 289 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |