1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Quintet 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 (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 622 kg more than 1984 Honda Quintet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Thunderbird | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2370 mm |
