1996 BMW 730 vs. 1967 Ford 17
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 696 kg more than 1967 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, 1996 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 730 | 1967 Ford 17 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | 17 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |