2009 BMW 135 vs. 1972 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1972 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, 2009 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1972 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 135 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 87 L |
