1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 22 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler 300. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 Chrysler 300. 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 (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Thunderbird | 300 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3048 mm |
