1988 BMW 530 vs. 2001 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2001 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1988 BMW 530. (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 152 kg more than 1988 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 530. (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 530. 2001 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 530 | 2001 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |