2009 BMW 325 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 32 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, 2009 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |