2004 BMW 318 vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |