1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1994 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1994 Nissan Cefiro is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 193 kg more than 1994 Nissan Cefiro.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Thunderbird | 1994 Nissan Cefiro | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | Cefiro |
Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |