1990 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1967 Porsche 906
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 1002 kg more than 1967 Porsche 906.
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 Thunderbird | 1967 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Thunderbird | 906 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 618 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2310 mm |