1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1983 BMW 325
To start off, 1983 BMW 325 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 5 kg more than 1983 BMW 325.
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 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 325. 1983 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1983 BMW 325 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Cortina | 325 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |