1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1992 Porsche DP
To start off, 1992 Porsche DP is newer by 10 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.
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, 1992 Porsche DP (881 Nm) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (252 Nm). This means 1992 Porsche DP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche DP has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche DP will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1992 Porsche DP | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Thunderbird | DP |
Year Released | 1982 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 252 Nm | 881 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |