2007 BMW 118 vs. 2001 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 515 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 2001 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |