2007 BMW 320 vs. 1958 Ford Escort
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 688 kg more than 1958 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, 2007 BMW 320 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1958 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Escort |
Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 31 L |