1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort.
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 Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Pickster | 1979 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Pickster | Escort |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |