1989 Ford Escort vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 790 kg more than 1989 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 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 5 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 5 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 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 5 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escort | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2968 mm |
