1986 BMW M6 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1976 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M6 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M6 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
