1977 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 1988 Volvo 760 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. 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 145 kg more than 1988 Volvo 760.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Thunderbird | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Thunderbird | 760 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 165 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |