2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza 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 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Venza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 67 L |
