2006 BMW 325 vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 48 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 430 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, 2006 BMW 325 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 325 | 1958 Ford 17 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | 17 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |