1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1996 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1996 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1996 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002. 1996 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 2002 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 2002 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 2002 | 1996 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 2002 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 291 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |