1998 BMW 328 vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1998 BMW 328 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 328 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 328 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1978 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 328 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 328 | 1978 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | Escort |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 938 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 53 L |