2003 BMW 318 vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1979 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, 2003 BMW 318 (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 2003 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1979 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Escort |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |