2007 BMW 730 vs. 1965 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 BMW 730 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 730 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1965 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina. 2007 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 730 | 1965 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 40 L |
