1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 3.5 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 81 more horse power than 1974 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Thunderbird | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |
