1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2005 Toyota Windom is newer by 17 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Toyota Windom.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Windom. (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Windom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Windom |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
