1956 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,112 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Ford Thunderbird. (223 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 294 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
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:
1956 Ford Thunderbird | 1988 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Thunderbird | NSX |
Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5112 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1216 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |