2009 BMW 550 vs. 2000 Ford TS-50
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford TS-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TS-50 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 234 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 452 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2000 Ford TS-50 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | TS-50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1989 cc |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1208 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |