1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 659 kg more than 1987 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (380 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Aspen | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2650 mm |
