2002 BMW 760 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 1171 kg more than 1975 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, 2002 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2002 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 760 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 760 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 40 L |
