2008 BMW 330 vs. 1957 Ford Thunderbird

To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,112 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Ford Thunderbird. (223 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 7 kg more than 2008 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. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Thunderbird has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Thunderbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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