1994 BMW 840 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 612 kg more than 1977 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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 840 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
