2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 2001 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 68 more horse power than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2001 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Thunderbird | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Thunderbird | 928 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 388 Nm | 430 Nm |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |