2006 BMW 650 vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1971 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1971 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 650 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2400 mm |
