1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 3 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 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17.
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, 1968 Ford 17 (201 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2002 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
