1992 BMW 332 vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 33 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 325 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 332 | 17M |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
