2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, both 2004 Ford Thunderbird and 2004 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 65 kg more than 2004 BMW 320. 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, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2004 BMW 320 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Thunderbird | 320 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3934 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |