1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1990 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 96 kg more than 1967 Austin 3-Litre.
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:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1990 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 3-Litre | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2880 mm |
