1978 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1977 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 1 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 460 kg more than 1977 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 De Tomaso Deauville | 1977 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Deauville | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |