2003 BMW 520 vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1971 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 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Escort |
Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2400 mm |