1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2004 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2004 Panoz AIV is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 424 kg more than 2004 Panoz AIV.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz AIV. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2004 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 2004 Panoz AIV 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 | 2004 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Thunderbird | AIV |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
