1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 29 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 79 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX.
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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. 1969 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda NSX 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 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Thunderbird | NSX |
Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 70 L |