1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 14 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 27 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Thunderbird | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4627 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
