2008 BMW 550 vs. 1971 Ford GT 70
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 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 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70. 2008 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford GT 70 has manual transmission. 1971 Ford GT 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 1971 Ford GT 70 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | GT 70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1599 cc |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2330 mm |