2004 BMW 325 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 36 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1968 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, 2004 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
