1952 BMW 501 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 23 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, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 371 kg more than 1975 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 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Escort |
Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |