1998 BMW 316 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 21 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316. 1998 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 316 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |