2009 BMW 735 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 BMW 735 is newer by 39 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 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 735 weights approximately 880 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, 2009 BMW 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 735 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 87 L |