2005 BMW 325 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 581 kg more than 1975 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 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
