2009 BMW 730 vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1959 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 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | 17M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
