1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 34 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 537 kg more than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Thunderbird | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
