1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 910 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1070 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2290 mm |
