1981 BMW 745 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 6 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 676 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 745 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
