2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 1979 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 48 kg more than 2008 Ferrari F430.
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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari F430 | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F430 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4308 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 490 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 466 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.8 mm |
Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |