2008 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina

To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 820 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.

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