1986 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1998 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1998 Mazda Sentia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Thunderbird (162 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 182 kg more than 1986 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, 1998 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. (241 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Thunderbird | 1998 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Thunderbird | Sentia |
Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2860 mm |