1978 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2001 Nissan Cima
To start off, 2001 Nissan Cima is newer by 23 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Cima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Cima weights approximately 290 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 2001 Nissan Cima has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan Cima 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 | 2001 Nissan Cima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Thunderbird | Cima |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
