1996 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1999 Noble M10

To start off, 1999 Noble M10 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Noble M10 (168 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Noble M10 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 660 kg more than 1999 Noble M10.

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) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Noble M10. (220 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Noble M10. 1996 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1999 Noble M10 has manual transmission. 1999 Noble M10 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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