1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 23 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 69 kg more than 1982 Ford Thunderbird.
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 (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Marathon has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Thunderbird | Marathon |
Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2260 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 10 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |