1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2007 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2007 GMC Envoy is newer by 19 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 2007 GMC Envoy (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 2007 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Thunderbird | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 101.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2880 mm |
