1985 BMW 325 vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1985 BMW 325 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 325 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 325 weights approximately 357 kg more than 1971 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, 1985 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1971 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 325 | 1971 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2400 mm |
