1974 BMW Touring vs. 1989 Ford Escort
To start off, 1989 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Escort (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 5 kg more than 1989 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ford Escort (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1989 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Escort |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
