1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior

To start off, 2005 Toyota Celsior is newer by 10 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celsior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Celsior (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celsior should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 226 kg more than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Celsior. (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Celsior.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ford Thunderbird 2005 Toyota Celsior
Make Ford Toyota
Model Thunderbird Celsior
Year Released 1995 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3797 cc 4293 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 230 HP 277 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 417 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1604 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 5010 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2860 mm


 

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