2008 BMW 120 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 40 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 494 kg more than 1968 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, 2008 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 41 L |
