2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2004 Mercury Marauder
To start off, both 2004 Ford Thunderbird and 2004 Mercury Marauder were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Marauder (302 HP) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercury Marauder (431 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2004 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Thunderbird | Marauder |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3934 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 388 Nm | 431 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |