1959 BMW 700 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 145 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1968 Ford Escort (98 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1298 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |
