1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 28 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, 2007 Lexus IS (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 48 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Thunderbird | 2007 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Thunderbird | IS |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
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 | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |