1998 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1970 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, 1998 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1970 Ford 17 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | 17 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 87 L |