1956 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 54 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, 1956 Ford Thunderbird (223 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W.
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. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Thunderbird has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Thunderbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1956 Ford Thunderbird | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Thunderbird | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5112 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2970 mm |