1975 Ford Escort vs. 1983 BMW 325
To start off, 1983 BMW 325 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 325 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1983 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1983 BMW 325 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Escort | 325 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |