1996 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1999 Nissan Cima
To start off, 1999 Nissan Cima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Nissan Cima.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Thunderbird | 1999 Nissan Cima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | Cima |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |