1993 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 20 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1993 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 980 kg more than 1993 Ford Thunderbird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Thunderbird | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Thunderbird | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2745 mm |
