1979 BMW 735 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 BMW 735 is newer by 4 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 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 620 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, 1979 BMW 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 735 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Escort |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |