1996 BMW 840 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 28 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 1060 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1996 BMW 840 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. 1996 BMW 840 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 840 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 63 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |
