2008 BMW 335 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 33 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 521 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, 2008 BMW 335 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 335 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
