2005 Ford FPV BF GT vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT weights approximately 740 kg more than 1958 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 Ford FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford FPV BF GT | 1958 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | FPV BF GT | 17 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2150 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
