1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, both 1988 Ford Thunderbird and 1988 Renault 25 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 92 more horse power than 1988 Renault 25. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 530 kg more than 1988 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Ford Thunderbird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Ford Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 25. (164 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1988 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Thunderbird | 25 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
