2004 Ford Econovan vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 16 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 310 kg more than 2004 Ford Econovan. 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan. 1988 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Econovan | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Econovan | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2880 mm |