2006 BMW 530 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1970 Ford 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 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1298 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |