1996 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, 1996 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 25 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Renault 25. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 440 kg more than 1988 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Ford Thunderbird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ford Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 25. (164 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 25. 1996 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 25 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 25 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.
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1996 Ford Thunderbird | 1988 Renault 25 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Thunderbird | 25 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |