1958 Ford Escort vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 998 kg more than 1958 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort. 2012 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escort | 528 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |
