1989 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 659 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina. 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, 1989 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Thunderbird | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Carina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |