2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2004 Ford Thunderbird and 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 132 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 288 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Thunderbird | Viano |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3932 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 330 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |