2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 3 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 271 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 (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Thunderbird | Territory |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
