2008 BMW 550 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 550 | 17 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
