1998 BMW M vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1998 BMW M 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW M (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW M weights approximately 575 kg more than 1975 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 M (340 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW M | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M | Escort |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 53.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 40 L |
