1960 BMW 700 vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 938 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 250 kg more than 1960 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, 1978 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 1978 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 938 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
