1999 BMW 740 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (283 HP) has 234 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1963 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 740 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 419 Nm | 90 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2500 mm |