1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 11 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 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 14 kg more than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | Laurel |
Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3275 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |