1980 BMW M5 vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 21 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. 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, 1980 BMW M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW M5 | 1959 Ford 17M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | 17M |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |