2005 BMW 530 vs. 1971 Ford 17
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1971 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 530 (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1971 Ford 17 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | 17 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
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 | 1570 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |