2005 BMW 116 vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 2005 BMW 116 is newer by 34 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 116 weights approximately 475 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, 2005 BMW 116 (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1971 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 116 | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 116 | Escort |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |