1999 BMW 318 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 31 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1999 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 318 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 41 L |
