1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 449 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |
