1992 BMW 740 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 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 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Escort |
Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 41 L |