1990 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II is newer by 10 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, 2000 Toyota Mark II (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Toyota Mark II (378 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Thunderbird | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Mark II |
Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |