1952 BMW 501 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 BMW 501 (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 BMW 501 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Escort |
Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |