1986 BMW 735 vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1967 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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 735 | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |