1970 Ford 17 vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird

To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 529 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.

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