2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1993 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1993 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 260 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1993 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | KZ1 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2880 mm |
