1980 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1994 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1994 Nissan Cefiro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. 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. 1994 Nissan Cefiro weights approximately 140 kg more than 1980 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Thunderbird | 1994 Nissan Cefiro | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | Cefiro |
Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |