1959 Ford 17M vs. 1992 BMW 850
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1959 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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M. 1992 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1992 BMW 850 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | 17M | 850 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |