2009 BMW 320 vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 79 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1995 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
