2008 BMW 118 vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (127 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |