1972 BMW Touring vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 75 kg more than 1972 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, 1995 Ford Escort (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1995 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Escort |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
