1989 BMW 518 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1989 BMW 518 is newer by 13 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 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 518 weights approximately 46 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, 1989 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 518 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 518 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
