1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2006 Mazda 3
To start off, 2006 Mazda 3 is newer by 37 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 216 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 3. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 3.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3. 1969 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda 3 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 | 2006 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Thunderbird | 3 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 55 L |