1978 BMW B7 vs. 1989 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1989 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 114 kg more than 1978 BMW B7.
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 B7 (627 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 1989 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | B7 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 291 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1614 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |