1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW Coupe has manual transmission. 1975 BMW Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Cortina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 289 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |