1992 BMW M3 vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1992 BMW M3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW M3 weights approximately 687 kg more than 1962 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 M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW M3 | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 36 L |
