2001 BMW 750 vs. 2001 Ford Thunderbird

To start off, both 2001 BMW 750 and 2001 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 45 kg more than 2001 BMW 750.

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, 2001 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Thunderbird.

Compare all specifications:

2001 BMW 750 2001 Ford Thunderbird
Make BMW Ford
Model 750 Thunderbird
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5400 cc 3933 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 322 HP 249 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 388 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1745 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2730 mm