1974 BMW Touring vs. 1997 Ford Escort
To start off, 1997 Ford Escort is newer by 23 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 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1997 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Escort weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1997 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Escort |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
