2007 BMW 130 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 50 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | 17M |
Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 129 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |