1997 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1997 Peugeot Nautilus
To start off, both 1997 Ford Thunderbird and 1997 Peugeot Nautilus were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot Nautilus (194 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot Nautilus should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 745 kg more than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus.
Because 1997 Ford Thunderbird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Ford Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot Nautilus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus. (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Thunderbird | 1997 Peugeot Nautilus | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Thunderbird | Nautilus |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
