2008 BMW 325 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
