2006 BMW 118 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 1031 kg more than 1970 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, 2006 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Escort |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 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 |