1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1068 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Thunderbird | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2891 mm |
