1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 BMW 700
To start off, 1975 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1965 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 285 kg more than 1965 BMW 700. 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, 1975 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Cortina | 1965 BMW 700 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Cortina | 700 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |