1989 BMW 750 vs. 1978 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 11 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 690 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 BMW 750 1978 Ford Cortina
Make BMW Ford
Model 750 Cortina
Year Released 1989 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4988 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 295 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 141 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1800 kg 1110 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2580 mm


 

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