1994 BMW 750 vs. 1997 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1997 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 750 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1994 BMW 750 (488 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 750 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 750 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 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 | 2070 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2880 mm |