2000 BMW Z3 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z3 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z3 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1970 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 Z3 (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2000 BMW Z3 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW Z3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW Z3 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Z3 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |