2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 10 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 113 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (136 HP @ 2800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Thunderbird | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Thunderbird | C |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |