1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 320 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1976 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, 2012 BMW 320 (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Cortina | 320 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 57 L |