2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 6 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 847 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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (369 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3932 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2027 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
