1999 BMW 330 vs. 1965 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1965 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, 1999 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina. 1999 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 330 | 1965 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 58.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |