2006 BMW 545 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1977 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 545 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4093 cc |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
