1995 BMW 318 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 20 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 461 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, 1995 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Escort |
Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |