1975 BMW 315 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1987 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, 1975 BMW 315 (110 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1975 BMW 315 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 315 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.4 mm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |