1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1999 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1999 Pontiac GTO is newer by 17 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, 1999 Pontiac GTO (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 237 kg more than 1999 Pontiac GTO.
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) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (203 Nm). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1999 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Thunderbird | GTO |
Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3275 cc | 2398 cc |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 203 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1199 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |