1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1965 Porsche 912
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1965 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1965 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Porsche 912 weights approximately 34 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, 1965 Porsche 912 (133 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1965 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1965 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Thunderbird | 912 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 61 L |
