2006 BMW 530 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1982 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3275 cc |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
