1973 BMW Touring vs. 1984 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1984 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Escort |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
