2001 BMW 320 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 25 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 391 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, 2001 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2001 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 320 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |