2006 BMW M6 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (507 HP) has 463 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 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 M6 (705 Nm) has 632 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M6 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M6 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 73 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |