1997 BMW Z3 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1997 BMW Z3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW Z3 (333 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW Z3 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1970 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 Z3 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW Z3 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Z3 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 333 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 87 L |