1977 BMW 530 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 9 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 530 weights approximately 499 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, 1977 BMW 530 (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 530 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 41 L |
