1959 BMW 501 vs. 1957 Ford Escort
To start off, 1959 BMW 501 is newer by 2 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 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 501 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1957 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:
1959 BMW 501 | 1957 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Escort |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 31 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2220 mm |