1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 17 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, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 44 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Thunderbird | G37 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
