1993 BMW 325 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1993 BMW 325 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (111 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 127 kg more than 1993 BMW 325.
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. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 325 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |