1986 Ford Thunderbird Elan from North America - Comments

2nd Aug 2000, 22:31

"Surprising comfort and performance. A delight to own"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Alternator, ignition module. The hardest thing about owning an older car is praying it wouldn't breakdown during the rush hour stop and go. Being a motor club member is a must!

General comments?

Surprising comfort and performance. Not much horsepower, (stock, only 150hp for a 5.0, that will shortly be remedied) but the torque is nice.(270 @ 2000 rpm).

Being in the heart of Silicon Valley, older cars are harder and harder to find. I mean Porches and BMW's have a waiting list! And, the new front-drive sedans all look alike. I feel proud to own this historic older car with it's non-offending muscular looks and power. But most of all, no more huge new car payments!


3rd Mar 2006, 22:06

What are you going to do to increase the horsepower?

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