2007 BMW 550 vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 52 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 388 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1712 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |