2001 BMW 530 vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 BMW 530 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 530 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 530 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1967 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 530 (411 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 530 | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 102 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |