1968 Ford Escort vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is newer by 45 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 weights approximately 930 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 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. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Ford Escort | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Escort | ActiveHybrid 3 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 57 L |