1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 BMW 550. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 550. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | GT 40 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 70 L |
