1975 Ford Escort vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 38 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1063 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2013 BMW 7 Series 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Escort | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |