1957 Ford 17M vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M. 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, 2012 BMW 520 (270 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford 17M | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | 17M | 520 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 270 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |