1957 BMW 600 vs. 1956 Ford Escort
To start off, 1957 BMW 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Escort (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Escort weights approximately 267 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1956 Ford Escort (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1956 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2220 mm |
