1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 368 kg more than 1999 Dodge Dakota.
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, 1999 Dodge Dakota (468 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (252 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1999 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 1999 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Dakota | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dakota | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 252 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1448 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2760 mm |