1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1976 Ford Thunderbird

To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1976 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1976 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Thunderbird. (317 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Thunderbird. 1976 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Ferrari 550 1976 Ford Thunderbird
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 550 Thunderbird
Year Released 1996 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5474 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 485 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 568 Nm 317 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 8.4:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2760 mm


 

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