1987 BMW 750 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 24 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 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP) has 247 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 637 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 36 L |
