1973 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 940 kg more than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Daihatsu Consorte | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Consorte | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |