2007 BMW 330 vs. 1954 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1954 Ford Thunderbird. (225 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 53 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1954 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |