1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 615 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Corona |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1831 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |