2001 BMW 735 vs. 1971 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 BMW 735 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,429 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 212 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 735 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1971 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 735 (350 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina. 2001 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 735 | 1971 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 735 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3429 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 87 L |
