2004 BMW 525 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 769 kg more than 1987 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 BMW 525 (410 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 116 L |