1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 12 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 106 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | 350Z |
Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 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 | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |