1974 BMW Touring vs. 1999 Ford Escort
To start off, 1999 Ford Escort is newer by 25 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Escort (131 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Escort weights approximately 94 kg more than 1974 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, 1999 Ford Escort (178 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Escort |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
