2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 7 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 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 638 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
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 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. 2001 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Thunderbird | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Thunderbird | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3933 cc | 6802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 115 L |
