1996 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1996 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Floride would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 795 kg more than 1966 Renault Floride. 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 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride. 1996 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1966 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1966 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Thunderbird | 1966 Renault Floride | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Thunderbird | Floride |
Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 291 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |