2008 BMW 540 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 40 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 585 kg more 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 540 | 17 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1812 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |