1981 BMW 725 vs. 1981 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1981 BMW 725 and 1981 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1981 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 725 | 1981 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 725 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
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 |