2000 BMW 525 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 BMW 525 is newer by 24 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 525 (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 681 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, 2000 BMW 525 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
