2002 BMW 330 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1976 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, 2002 BMW 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2002 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
