2006 BMW 630 vs. 2005 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 1 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 3,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2005 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 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 630 | 2005 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 388 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1712 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |