1993 BMW M3 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 13 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 585 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, 1993 BMW M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW M3 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Escort |
Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |