2005 Audi A8 vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2005 Audi A8 is newer by 1 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 4,178 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 193 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (430 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (369 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A8 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 3932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
