1977 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, both 1977 Ford Thunderbird and 1977 Ford 2000 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 148 kg more than 1977 Ford 2000.
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. 1977 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford 2000 has manual transmission. 1977 Ford 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Ford Thunderbird | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Thunderbird | 2000 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |