1971 Ford 17 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford 17 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1077 kg more than 1971 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford 17 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | 17 | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
