1995 BMW 330 vs. 1958 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 688 kg more than 1958 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1958 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |
