1989 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, both 1989 Ford Thunderbird and 1989 Volvo 760 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 760 (163 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1989 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 152 kg more than 1989 Volvo 760.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 760. (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Thunderbird | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Thunderbird | 760 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2314 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2780 mm |