1954 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1954 Ford Thunderbird. (225 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 252 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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:
| 1954 Ford Thunderbird | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Thunderbird | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5114 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
