1995 Ford Falcon vs. 1991 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 30 kg more than 1995 Ford Falcon.
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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Falcon | 1991 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3705 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |