1973 Ford Escort vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 38 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort. 2011 BMW 535 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. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Escort | 535 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |