2005 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 253 kg more than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Thunderbird | 2004 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Thunderbird | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3932 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 372 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1459 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |