2007 BMW 330 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 32 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 681 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, 2007 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
