1986 BMW M6 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1963 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 M6 (335 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M6 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M6 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
