1975 BMW 315 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1975 BMW 315 and 1975 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 315 | Escort |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |