1957 BMW 600 vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2880 mm |
