2004 BMW 116 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2004 BMW 116 is newer by 27 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 116 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 116 weights approximately 152 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 116 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 116 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
