2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 22 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 550 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 3933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 597 Nm | 388 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1712 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2490 mm |