2005 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2005 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 614 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Thunderbird | 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 638 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |