2003 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2003 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 350 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Thunderbird. 2003 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Thunderbird | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Thunderbird | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3934 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1978 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1295 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |