2009 BMW 730 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 1015 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 41 L |
