1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,771 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1800 weights approximately 281 kg more than 1968 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. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 144 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1800 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Escort |
Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1771 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 87 L |