2005 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 178 kg more than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Thunderbird | M6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3933 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
