1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. Both 1996 Chevrolet Camaro and 1988 Ford Thunderbird are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (200 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
