2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (111 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 499 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (264 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Avalanche | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
