1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1977 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1977 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 344 kg more than 1977 Ford Thunderbird.
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. 1977 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1941 Cadillac 60 has manual transmission. 1941 Cadillac 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Cadillac 60 | 1977 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 60 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5672 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2760 mm |
