1995 BMW CLS vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP) has 301 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1966 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, 1995 BMW CLS (260 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm). This means 1995 BMW CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW CLS | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | CLS | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
