2002 BMW 760 vs. 1959 Ford Escort
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 1337 kg more than 1959 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, 2002 BMW 760 (601 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort. 2002 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 760 | 1959 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 760 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 601 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 31 L |
