1994 BMW M3 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1994 BMW M3 is newer by 26 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M3 weights approximately 703 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, 1994 BMW M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW M3 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Escort |
Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 87 L |