1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 407 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV.
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.
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1982 Ford Thunderbird | 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Thunderbird | i-MiEV |
Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3678 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1585 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1615 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |