2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2004 Ford Thunderbird and 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (139 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 33 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 Ford Thunderbird (369 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (168 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Thunderbird | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3932 cc | 1837 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 168 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |