1992 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 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 91 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 320 | 1979 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |
