2001 BMW Compact vs. 1970 Ford Cortina

To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 31 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 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Compact is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 720 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, 2001 BMW Compact (237 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Compact will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.

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