1968 Ford 17 vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1968 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 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | 17 | 118 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |