1977 BMW 528 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 is newer by 14 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 234 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 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 |