1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1979 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 923 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1977 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ford Thunderbird | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Thunderbird | Chevette |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |