1983 BMW 525 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 6 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 390 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, 1983 BMW 525 (240 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2691 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |