1993 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1993 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 125 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Thunderbird | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Ford | Ferrari |
| Model | Thunderbird | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 86 L |
