1977 BMW 528 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1977 BMW 528 and 1977 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1977 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |