1989 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1989 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 74 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
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, 2001 Porsche 911 (759 Nm) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Thunderbird | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Thunderbird | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 759 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2360 mm |