1992 BMW 520 vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 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 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 373 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, 1992 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1959 Ford 17M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | 17M |
Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |