2007 BMW 550 vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Ford Mustang. (335 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Mustang.
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 Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 7010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 101.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
