1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (87 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 284 kg more than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |