2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2009 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 5 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. (272 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Sequoia.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. (315 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2009 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3932 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
