1976 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy
To start off, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Thunderbird (135 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. (133 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 870 kg more than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. 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 Ford Thunderbird (317 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. (178 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. 1976 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy has manual transmission. 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Thunderbird | 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy | |
Make | Ford | Pininfarina |
Model | Thunderbird | Enjoy |
Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1080 mm |