1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 520 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (264 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1994 Dodge Venom has manual transmission. 1994 Dodge Venom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Venom | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Venom | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 111 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
