1989 BMW 850 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 14 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 341 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1989 BMW 850 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. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
