1973 Ford Escort vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 746 kg more than 1973 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, 2007 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 2007 BMW 525 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Escort | 525 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |