1992 BMW 730 vs. 2003 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2003 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1992 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 145 kg more than 1992 BMW 730. 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, 2003 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 730. 2003 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 730 | 2003 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1992 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 3934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |