1972 Ford Escort vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1972 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Escort | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escort | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
