2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 1989 Ford Escort
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (61 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 1989 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | MM Roadster | Escort |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |
