2008 BMW 130 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 38 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (268 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 130 weights approximately 515 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, 2008 BMW 130 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 130 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |