2006 BMW 530 vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Lotus Cortina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |