2006 BMW 545 vs. 1968 Ford 17

To start off, 2006 BMW 545 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 2,494 cc, 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 545 1968 Ford 17
Make BMW Ford
Model 545 17
Year Released 2006 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 1998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 328 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 45 L


 

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