2007 BMW 650 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 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 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 936 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 650 | Escort |
Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |