1988 BMW 530 vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 483 kg more than 1978 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, 1988 BMW 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 530 | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |