1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1957 Ford Escort
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 2002 weights approximately 173 kg more than 1957 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, 1971 BMW 2002 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1957 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2002 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 31 L |
