1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 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 70 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 911. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 542 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1966 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1966 Porsche 911 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 | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Thunderbird | 911 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2220 mm |
