1959 BMW 600 vs. 1976 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1976 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Thunderbird (135 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1959 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, 1976 Ford Thunderbird (317 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600. 1976 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 600 | 1976 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 600 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2760 mm |