2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2003 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 470 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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, 2003 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 2003 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 2003 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1745 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |