1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 24 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, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 183 kg more than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H.
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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Thunderbird | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Thunderbird | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |