1979 Ford Escort vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M3 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1979 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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 2013 BMW M3 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Escort | M3 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4618 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 63 L |