1986 BMW 730 vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 15 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 795 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, 1986 BMW 730 (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1971 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 730 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:
1986 BMW 730 | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Escort |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2400 mm |