1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Dinan (976 Nm) has 916 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1978 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Dinan | Escort |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 938 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 976 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
