Ford Cortina (1966 – 1970) vs BMW 1500/1600 (1966 – 1975): specs compared
The BMW 1500/1600 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 84 hp against 76 hp. It has the higher top speed: 150 km/h against 132 km/h. The Ford Cortina is the lighter car, from 864 kg against 1,050 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Cortina
1966 – 1970
|
BMW
1500/1600
1966 – 1975
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1970 | 1966 – 1975 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 64 – 76 hp | 84 hp |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 113 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 132 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,267 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,646 mm | 1,588 mm |
| Height | 1,392 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 864 kg | 1,050 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.