1972 BMW Touring vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 13 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 85 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | 17M |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
