1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1979 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1979 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 67 kg more than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Daimler | Ford |
| Model | One-O-Four | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3468 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
