1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana 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) has 126 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 154 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.

Because 1987 Ford Thunderbird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ford Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Santana (132 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.

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