2007 BMW M3 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M. 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 M3 (366 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | 17M |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
