1951 BMW 340 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1957 Ford 17M is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford 17M (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford 17M should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 BMW 340 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 BMW 340 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 340 | 17M |
Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |