1997 BMW 730 vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 24 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 831 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 730 | 1973 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Escort |
Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |