1976 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2007 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2007 Holden Commodore is newer by 31 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, 2007 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1976 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Thunderbird (317 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Holden Commodore. 1976 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2007 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2007 Holden Commodore 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.

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