2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 494 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1995 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
