1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 2 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe 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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1973 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Escort |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 148 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |