1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1969 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is newer by 2 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 205 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino.
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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1969 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | El Camino | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5013 cc | 7029 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 91 L |