2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (427 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V12 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2880 mm |
