1970 Ford Escort vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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, 2011 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escort | 120 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 51 L |
