1998 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,893 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 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 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Escort |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1893 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 41 L |