1978 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 35 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 1 kg more than 2013 Ford E-Series.
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.
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1978 Ford Thunderbird | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Thunderbird | E-Series |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 222 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 25 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1479 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3505 mm |