1978 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 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. 1978 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1986 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1986 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Thunderbird | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Thunderbird | 928 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 321 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |