1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2005 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2005 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 228 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 2005 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 388 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |