1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1972 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Thunderbird 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 256 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Carina.
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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Carina. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Thunderbird | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Carina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |