1998 BMW 316 vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 316 (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 523 kg more than 1977 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, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort. 1998 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1977 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 | 1977 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Escort |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 937 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |