2009 BMW 550 vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17.
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, 2009 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1958 Ford 17 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | 17 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1698 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |