1977 BMW 528 vs. 1974 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 376 kg more than 1974 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 1974 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |