1996 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1995 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Corolla 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 33 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 528 kg more than 1995 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1995 Toyota Corolla, 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Thunderbird | 1995 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2470 mm |