1985 BMW 325 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1985 BMW 325 is newer by 15 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 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 325 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 325 weights approximately 67 kg more than 1970 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, 1985 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 325 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |