2000 BMW 730 vs. 1965 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 BMW 730 is newer by 35 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 730 weights approximately 910 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, 2000 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 730 | 1965 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |
