1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1978 Seat 131

To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 131 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) has 171 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 440 kg more than 1978 Seat 131. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1978 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1978 Seat 131 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.

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