1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2001 Holden UTE
To start off, 2001 Holden UTE is newer by 22 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, 2001 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 313 kg more than 2001 Holden UTE.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Thunderbird | 2001 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Thunderbird | UTE |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
