1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2004 BMW 645
To start off, 2004 BMW 645 is newer by 27 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 645 weights approximately 562 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, 2004 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 2004 BMW 645 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. 2004 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 2004 BMW 645 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Cortina | 645 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |