1977 BMW 320 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 BMW 320 is newer by 1 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 320 (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 320 weights approximately 30 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 320 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 54 L |