2007 BMW 318 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 39 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 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Ford 17 (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | 17 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
