1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep

To start off, 1979 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep 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 33 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep. (102 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 289 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep will offer significantly more control. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep has manual transmission. 1978 Mitsubishi Jeep 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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