1977 BMW 628 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 BMW 628 is newer by 2 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 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, 1977 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 628 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
