1994 BMW 518 vs. 1990 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 450 kg more than 1994 BMW 518. 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, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 518 | 1990 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 518 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |