1992 BMW 850 vs. 1982 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1982 Ford Cortina. (60 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Cortina.
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 850 (447 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1982 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
