2009 BMW 330 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 560 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, 2009 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | 17M |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 129 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 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 | 1675 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |