2009 BMW 328 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP) has 181 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1963 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 328 (271 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 36 L |