1978 BMW B7 vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort.
Because 1978 BMW B7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 BMW B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1986 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | B7 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 910 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
