1996 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1978 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 80 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua.
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. 1978 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1996 De Tomaso Bigua has manual transmission. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 De Tomaso Bigua | 1978 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Bigua | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |