2005 BMW 530 vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1978 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 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1978 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Escort |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 938 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |