2007 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 37 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1970 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 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
