2007 BMW 740 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 BMW 740 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 925 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 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2007 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 740 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 87 L |