1974 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1979 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 228 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2900 mm |
