1986 BMW M6 vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW M6 | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M6 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |