2006 BMW 550 vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 38 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 64 more horse power than 2006 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 550.
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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 550. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 550 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |
