2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2003 Porsche 996
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 267 kg more than 2003 Porsche 996.
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, 2003 Porsche 996 (370 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (369 Nm). This means 2003 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2003 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Thunderbird | 996 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3932 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
