1971 BMW Touring vs. 1996 Ford Probe
To start off, 1996 Ford Probe is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Probe (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Probe weights approximately 190 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Probe (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1996 Ford Probe | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Probe |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
