1954 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pickup is newer by 51 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, 1954 Ford Thunderbird (225 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 544 kg more than 1954 Ford Thunderbird.
Because 2005 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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.
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1954 Ford Thunderbird | 2005 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | Pickup |
Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5114 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3210 mm |