2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2005 Morgan Plus 8
To start off, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 602 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. 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 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Plus 8.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Thunderbird | Plus 8 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 3945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 305 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |