1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 691 kg more than 1995 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | 1995 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Biarritz | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2950 mm |
