1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2000 BMW 330
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2000 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 330.
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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Thunderbird | 2000 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Thunderbird | 330 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7029 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 63 L |
