2005 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 487 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000. 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, 2005 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Thunderbird | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3933 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
