2007 BMW 530 vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1970 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 1970 Ford 17 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | 17 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |