1991 BMW 318 vs. 1991 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 1991 BMW 318 and 1991 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 370 kg more than 1991 BMW 318.
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, 1991 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 318 | 1991 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |