1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe vs. 1989 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1989 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. (85 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 217 kg more than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe | 1989 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | DeLuxe | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3546 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |