1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (111 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 203 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Thunderbird | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2840 mm |
