2002 BMW 735 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 2002 BMW 735 is newer by 45 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 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 209 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 735 weights approximately 820 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, 2002 BMW 735 (360 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 2002 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M. 2002 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 735 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 735 | 17M |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
