1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 19 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 663 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1998 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1998 Venturi 400 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Thunderbird | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | Thunderbird | 400 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |