1992 BMW 850 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 887 kg more than 1980 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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 850 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 53.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
