1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2012 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2012 Peugeot iOn 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. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 524 kg more than 2012 Peugeot iOn. 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot iOn.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Thunderbird | 2012 Peugeot iOn | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Thunderbird | iOn |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3395 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1475 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |