1997 BMW 850 vs. 1984 Ford Escort

To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 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 261 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.

Because 1997 BMW 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 BMW 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (102 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 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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