1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1997 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1997 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1997 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2880 mm |
