2005 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 35 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 590 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, 2005 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 1970 Ford 17 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | 17 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |