1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Thunderbird | 109 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2780 mm |
