1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 54 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. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1995 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. 1995 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. 1995 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Cadillac 60 | 1995 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 60 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5672 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2950 mm |
