1977 BMW 728 vs. 1990 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 74 kg more than 1977 BMW 728.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1990 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 728 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |