2009 BMW 523 vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1979 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 1979 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Escort |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |