1971 BMW Touring vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 135 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ford Escort (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Touring | Escort |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |