1957 Ford Escort vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 648 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort. 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort. 2005 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 2005 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escort | 316 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 63 L |
