1972 BMW Touring vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 190 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
