1995 BMW 317 vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1995 BMW 317 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,665 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 317 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 317 (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 317 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 317 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1967 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, 1995 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 317 | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 317 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
