1996 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H 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 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Thunderbird | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Thunderbird | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2910 mm |
