1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2012 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 24 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 47 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 213 kg more 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Stavic. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 2012 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Thunderbird | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3010 mm |
