2005 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2002 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2005 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 232 kg more than 2002 Ford GT 40.
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, 2005 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 2002 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Thunderbird | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3933 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 107 L |
