1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2007 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2007 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
