1968 Ford Escort vs. 2006 BMW 523
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2006 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2006 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escort | 523 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |
