2006 BMW M6 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 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 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster 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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M6 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
