1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 964 kg more than 1987 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 91 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |