1957 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2011 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2011 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,112 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1957 Ford Thunderbird. (223 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 162 kg more than 2011 Ascari KZ1.
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:
| 1957 Ford Thunderbird | 2011 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | Thunderbird | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5112 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2636 mm |
