2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2004 Ford Thunderbird and 2004 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 354 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (369 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Thunderbird | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3932 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 320 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 |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |