1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1969 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta.
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, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. 1969 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1964 Vauxhall Cresta has manual transmission. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Thunderbird | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Thunderbird | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7029 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 68 L |
