1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 18 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 51 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 186 kg more than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Venza |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2775 mm |
