2007 BMW 323 vs. 1968 Ford Escort

To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1968 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, 2007 BMW 323 (231 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 323 1968 Ford Escort
Make BMW Ford
Model 323 Escort
Year Released 2007 1968
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 939 cc
Horse Power 175 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 231 Nm 67 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3200 RPM
Top Speed 229 km/hour 125 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 41 L