2010 BMW 535 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 35 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 1195 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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 535 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 535 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2410 mm |
