1981 BMW 745 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 13 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Escort |
Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 41 L |