1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, 2012 BMW 128 is newer by 35 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 128 weights approximately 475 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, 2012 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 2012 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Cortina | 128 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2659 mm |
