1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 241 kg more than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3120 mm |
