1995 BMW M3 vs. 1956 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 BMW M3 is newer by 39 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 2,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M3 weights approximately 648 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, 1995 BMW M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M3 | 1956 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2988 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 31 L |
