2009 BMW 128 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 34 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 128 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 128 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, 2009 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 128 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 128 | Escort |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |