2009 BMW 330 vs. 1957 Ford Escort
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 783 kg more than 1957 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1957 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Escort |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 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 | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 31 L |