2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 32 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), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z9 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
