2007 BMW 630 vs. 1982 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 BMW 630 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 630 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1982 Ford Cortina. (60 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 630 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1982 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 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 630 | 1982 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 630 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
