1957 BMW 502 vs. 1957 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 1957 BMW 502 and 1957 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,112 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Thunderbird (223 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1957 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 102 kg more than 1957 BMW 502. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 502 | 1957 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 502 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2579 cc | 5112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |
