2006 BMW 335 vs. 1969 Ford 17
To start off, 2006 BMW 335 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1969 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford 17. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 335 | 1969 Ford 17 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | 17 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |