1968 Ford Escort vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 is newer by 43 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 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, 2011 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2011 BMW M3 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Escort | M3 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1424 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 63 L |