2003 BMW 530 vs. 1972 Ford Escort
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1972 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort. 2003 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 1972 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Escort |
Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 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 | 1580 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |