1996 BMW 840 vs. 2012 Ford Escape
To start off, 2012 Ford Escape is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 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 105 more horse power than 2012 Ford Escape. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 233 kg more than 2012 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 BMW 840 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 BMW 840. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 2012 Ford Escape | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 840 | Escape |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1657 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
