2001 BMW 735 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 2001 BMW 735 is newer by 31 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 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 735 weights approximately 1130 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, 2001 BMW 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 735 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Escort |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 38 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2400 mm |