1994 BMW 316 vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1994 BMW 316 is newer by 35 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 316 (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 316 weights approximately 45 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, 1994 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 316 | 1959 Ford 17M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | 17M |
Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |