1990 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 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 740 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
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 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Corolla |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |