1977 BMW 628 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 BMW 628 is newer by 7 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1977 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 628 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2570 mm |
