1975 BMW 520 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 12 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1975 BMW 520 (172 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1975 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 520 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
