1998 BMW 740 vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 1054 kg more than 1973 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 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 1973 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 740 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |
