2006 BMW 740 vs. 1979 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2006 BMW 740 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 740 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1979 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, 2006 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 740 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 740 | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |