2005 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford 2000 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1977 Ford 2000. 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 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | 2000 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |