1990 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1970 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 87 L |
