1972 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 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 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 431 kg more than 1972 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 (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Cortina | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Cortina | Z4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 55 L |