2009 BMW 325 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 41 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 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, 2009 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Escort |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 41 L |