1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 14 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 6 kg more than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
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 (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | Stagea |
Year Released | 1982 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3275 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |