2005 BMW 330 vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (228 HP) has 179 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1966 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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 36 L |