2005 BMW M3 vs. 2005 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 2005 BMW M3 and 2005 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 22 kg more than 2005 BMW M3.
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 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (337 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW M3 | 2005 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3244 cc | 3932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 337 Nm | 388 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1712 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |