1957 Ford Escort vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 53 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 503 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, 2010 BMW 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escort | 325 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 63 L |
