1977 BMW 628 vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 628 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 140 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1978 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 628 | 1978 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Escort |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 938 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |