1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (111 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 652 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914. 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (264 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Thunderbird | 914 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
