2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 2004 Buick Rainier and 2004 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 263 kg more than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 2004 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (369 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 369 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |