1968 Ford Escort vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 39 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 2007 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2007 BMW 530 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. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escort | 530 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
