2005 BMW 325 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 18 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 589 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, 2005 BMW 325 (245 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.4 mm |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 116 L |