1997 BMW 730 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1976 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 730 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
