2007 BMW 550 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1972 Ford Torino. 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, 2007 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Torino |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
