1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1982 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, 1982 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 13 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) has 274 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Bluebird.

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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. 1969 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Bluebird 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.

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