1990 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1981 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 220 kg more than 1981 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.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Crown Victoria | 1981 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |