2002 BMW 330 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1977 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 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2580 mm |
