1996 BMW 528 vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 781 kg more than 1973 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, 1996 BMW 528 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 528 | 1973 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Escort |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |