1978 BMW 730 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 730 weights approximately 574 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, 1978 BMW 730 (230 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1978 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 730 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 91 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2650 mm |