1990 BMW 316 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 27 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 143 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.
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, 1990 BMW 316 (141 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 141 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |