2007 BMW 120 vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 562 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |
