2004 BMW 530 vs. 1990 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 530 (228 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 BMW 530.
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, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 530. (290 Nm). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 530 | 1990 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2924 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 291 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |