1992 BMW 730 vs. 1956 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 BMW 730 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 730 weights approximately 783 kg more than 1956 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 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 730 | 1956 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 31 L |
