2005 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Ford Escort
To start off, both 2005 BMW 318 and 2005 Ford Escort were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 2005 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
