2009 BMW 328 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 52 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | 17M |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 129 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |