1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Thunderbird | 109 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
