1976 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 32 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Because 1976 Ford Thunderbird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 1976 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera 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 | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | Almera |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1597 cc |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 138 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |