1996 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 10 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.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier. 1996 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Frontier 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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Thunderbird | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | Frontier |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2501 cc |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 291 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3200 mm |