2007 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 56 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2006 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 550 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |
