1992 BMW 320 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 24 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 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 575 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, 1992 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 320 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Escort |
Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 53.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 41 L |