1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 320 weights approximately 350 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 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Cortina | 320 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
