1996 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1996 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 760 (153 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 285 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Thunderbird | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Thunderbird | 760 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |