1984 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 318 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 318. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 318 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |