2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 695 kg more than 2001 Ford Thunderbird.
Because 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Thunderbird | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Thunderbird | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |