1975 Ford Escort vs. 2006 BMW 316
To start off, 2006 BMW 316 is newer by 31 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 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 316 weights approximately 551 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, 2006 BMW 316 (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2006 BMW 316 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. 2006 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2006 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escort | 316 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
