1973 BMW 2004 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1973 BMW 2004 is newer by 3 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 2004 (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 2004 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 2004 weights approximately 20 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, 1973 BMW 2004 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 2004 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 2004 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 2004 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |