1986 BMW M5 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 is newer by 11 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 3,428 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M5 weights approximately 669 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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. 1986 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW M5 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | Escort |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3428 cc | 1097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |