2009 BMW 330 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 660 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, 2009 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Escort |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |