2006 BMW 530 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1975 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
