1991 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1991 Renault Express
To start off, both 1991 Ford Thunderbird and 1991 Renault Express were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1991 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 790 kg more than 1991 Renault Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Ford Thunderbird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Ford Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Renault Express, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Express. (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Thunderbird | 1991 Renault Express | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Thunderbird | Express |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2590 mm |
