1982 BMW 328 vs. 1969 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (300 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1969 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 7029 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
