2009 BMW 730 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 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 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (254 HP) has 205 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 597 kg more than 1963 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 730 (300 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | 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 | 254 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 36 L |