1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 34 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 247 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 1969 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor 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 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Condor |
Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 2437 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 70 L |