2005 BMW 330 vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | 17M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
