2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger 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 3,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 429 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, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (369 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 3932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 369 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1752 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |