1997 BMW 730 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1957 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 730 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | 17M |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
