1992 BMW 540 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 24 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 601 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 540 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 41 L |
