2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 230 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (369 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Thunderbird | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3932 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
