2009 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 591 kg more than 1973 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, 2009 BMW 318 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 1973 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Escort |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |