2006 BMW 550 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 550 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250.
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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-250. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 550 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | F-250 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4801 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 105.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 114 L |