2007 BMW 325 vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 571 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus 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 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Lotus Cortina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |