2005 BMW 320 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 369 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 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | 17 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
