1971 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 Ford Escort is newer by 21 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Escort (224 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Escort weights approximately 277 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ford Escort (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Escort |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
