1989 Ford Escort vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Escort.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer significantly more control. 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 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Escort | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Escort | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1434 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |