2006 BMW 525 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 49 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 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M.
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 525 (251 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | 17M |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1698 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
