2000 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford 2000 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1977 Ford 2000. 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, 2000 BMW 318 (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
