1988 BMW 535 vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 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 166 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1979 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 535 | 1979 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 535 | Escort |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 875 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 |