1990 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 400 kg more than 1994 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Thunderbird | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Thunderbird | 200 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
