2001 BMW Z22 vs. 1978 Ford Cortina

To start off, 2001 BMW Z22 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,169 cc, 2001 BMW Z22 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z22 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z22 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z22 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1978 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 Z22 (350 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z22 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.

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