1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (111 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 41 kg more than 1986 Porsche 928.
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, 1986 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (264 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Thunderbird | 928 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
