2006 BMW 130 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17.
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, 2006 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 130 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | 17 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |