1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 44 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Thunderbird | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Tundra |
Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 29.4 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 100 L |