1993 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1997 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1997 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 150 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1997 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Camaro | 1997 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3130 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2880 mm |