1985 BMW 325 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1985 BMW 325 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 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 12 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 325 weights approximately 34 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, 1985 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 325 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |