1956 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 56 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 13 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 339 kg more than 1956 Ford Thunderbird.
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. 2012 Jeep Liberty 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. 2012 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Thunderbird | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Thunderbird | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5112 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1849 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4493 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2695 mm |
