2007 BMW 325 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
