2006 BMW 545 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 31 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, 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort.
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 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 545 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 939 cc |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
