1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Prairie 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 132 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 414 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Nissan Prairie 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, 1989 Nissan Prairie 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie.

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