1972 BMW 3 vs. 1990 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 236 kg more than 1972 BMW 3.
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, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1990 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2880 mm |