2001 BMW 745 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (284 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1963 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 745 (390 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 2001 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 745 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 149 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |