1992 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 22 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 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 420 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, 1992 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 320 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |