1998 BMW 316 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 484 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1998 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 316 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Escort |
Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |