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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster 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 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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 | 2999 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |