2007 BMW M vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 BMW M 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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 M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M | Cortina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |