1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1994 Volvo 960

To start off, 1994 Volvo 960 is newer by 25 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 187 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 960.

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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 960. 1969 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1994 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1994 Volvo 960 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 1994 Volvo 960
Make Ford Volvo
Model Thunderbird 960
Year Released 1969 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7029 cc 2473 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 355 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4550 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2780 mm


 

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