1997 BMW 850 vs. 1976 Ford Escort

To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1069 kg more than 1976 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 850 (490 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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