1980 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1980 Ford Thunderbird and 1980 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 515 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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. 1980 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Thunderbird | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Carina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
