1980 BMW 725 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1980 BMW 725 is newer by 3 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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, 1980 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 725 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 725 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |