1987 BMW 730 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1987 BMW 730 is newer by 19 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 730 weights approximately 482 kg more than 1968 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, 1987 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 730 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
