1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Thunderbird 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 32 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 785 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Thunderbird | Familia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
