1996 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1996 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 323 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Thunderbird | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Thunderbird | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
