1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1986 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Holden Commodore weights approximately 279 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, 1986 Holden Commodore (247 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Thunderbird | Commodore |
Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 247 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |