2005 BMW 740 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M. 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 740 (390 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M. 2005 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | 17M |
Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 129 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |