1958 Ford 17 vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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, 2010 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 17 | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | 17 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
