1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW Pickster has manual transmission. 1998 BMW Pickster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Pickster | 1995 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Pickster | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |