Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Ford Escort Hatchback 1974-1980 BMW E9 Coupé 1968-1975
Spec height1 55 in 2 
+ 1.1 in
1 53.9 in Spec height1
2 156.6 in Spec length
+ 26.85 in 1 183.5 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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BMW E9 Coupé 1968 - 1975
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BMW
E9
Coupé
Gen. 1 | 1968 - 1975
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1974 - 1980
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980
Spotted in Switzerland 13″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW E9 Coupé 1968 vs. Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW E9 Coupé 1968 is 26.85 in longer and 1.1 in lower compared to Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974. It offers 10% more cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Compact
183.5 in
+26.9
Length
156.6 in
65.7 in
+2.9
Width2
62.8 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
53.9 in
Height1
55 in
+1.1
103.3 in
+8.5
Wheelbase
94.8 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2932.1 lbs
+52%
Weight4,6
1929 lbs
4
Seats max.
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15.9 cu ft
+10%
Cargo volume EU4
14.5 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 12500
+199%
Price EU7
€ 4190
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Origin of the most car models
1908
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