1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1985 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Fiero would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Fiero (140 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 344 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Fiero.
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) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1985 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Thunderbird | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2380 mm |
