2008 BMW 328 vs. 1958 Ford Escort
To start off, 2008 BMW 328 is newer by 50 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 328 weights approximately 701 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, 2008 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 328 | 1958 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 31 L |
