2003 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 2003 BMW 525 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 525 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 525 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1978 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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 525 | 1978 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Escort |
Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |