1996 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2005 Toyota Will
To start off, 2005 Toyota Will is newer by 9 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, 1996 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 Toyota Will. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Thunderbird | 2005 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Will |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
