1954 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 57 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1954 Ford Thunderbird. (225 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 293 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
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 | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Thunderbird | Borrego |
Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5114 cc | 3776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2900 mm |