2005 BMW 330 vs. 1954 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Ford Thunderbird. (225 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 73 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1954 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2600 mm |