2005 BMW 318 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1968 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, 2005 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | 17 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |