1988 BMW 535 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 13 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), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (211 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 710 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, 1988 BMW 535 (306 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 535 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 535 | Escort |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |