2003 BMW 730 vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2003 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 730 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (369 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 730. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 730 | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 369 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |