1996 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2002 Toyota FXS
To start off, 2002 Toyota FXS is newer by 6 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 4,290 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota FXS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota FXS (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota FXS should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 320 kg more than 2002 Toyota FXS.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota FXS. (270 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota FXS.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Thunderbird | 2002 Toyota FXS | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | FXS |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 270 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |