2009 BMW 550 vs. 1972 Ford Custom
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Custom would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 109 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Custom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1972 Ford Custom | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Custom |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
