1976 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1976 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Thunderbird.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Thunderbird. (317 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Thunderbird | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Thunderbird | Armada |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3140 mm |
