1974 BMW 3 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1974 BMW 3 is newer by 4 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 3 weights approximately 433 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, 1974 BMW 3 (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 3 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |