1981 BMW 725 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1981 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 725 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 725 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 54 HP |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |
