1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2007 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2007 Holden Commodore is newer by 25 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 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 273 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (87 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Holden Commodore (290 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (209 Nm). This means 2007 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2007 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2007 Holden Commodore 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.

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