1971 BMW 3 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 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1977 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, 1971 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |