1960 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 1301 kg more than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Ford Thunderbird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Ford Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Berkeley Twosome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Berkeley Twosome. 1988 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1960 Berkeley Twosome has manual transmission. 1960 Berkeley Twosome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Berkeley Twosome | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | Twosome | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2880 mm |