1999 BMW 330 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1980 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 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
