1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 955 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, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Thunderbird | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Thunderbird | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 340 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3009 mm |