1970 Ford Escort vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 43 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M3 weights approximately 829 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, 2013 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 2013 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escort | M3 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0 : 1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4618 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 63 L |
