1985 BMW 333 vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 333. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 333 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 333 (451 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 333 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 108 kg more than 1985 BMW 333.
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, 1985 BMW 333 (705 Nm) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm). This means 1985 BMW 333 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 333 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 333 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 291 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1610 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |