1990 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 11 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, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 61 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, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (171 Nm). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Thunderbird | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Thunderbird | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 171 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1671 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2270 mm |