1985 BMW 316 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1985 BMW 316 is newer by 8 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (123 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1985 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 70 kg more than 1985 BMW 316. 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 316 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
