2009 BMW 130 vs. 1989 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (262 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1989 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 89 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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, 2009 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 1989 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |