2001 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1978 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 65 kg more than 1978 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Daewoo Chairman | 1978 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Chairman | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |