2004 BMW 745 vs. 1971 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2004 BMW 745 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 745 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1971 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, 2004 BMW 745 (447 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 1971 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 745 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 87 L |
