1999 BMW 323 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 29 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 652 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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1999 BMW 323 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. 1999 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 323 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Escort |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2400 mm |