2003 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1962 Steyr 700C

To start off, 2003 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1962 Steyr 700C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 700C. 2003 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1962 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1962 Steyr 700C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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