1975 Ford Escort vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 37 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escort | 320 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
