2009 BMW 525 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 945 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, 2009 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Escort |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 41 L |