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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 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 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 133 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. 1999 BMW 318 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. 1999 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 318 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Escort |
Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 41 L |