2005 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2011 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2011 Holden Commodore is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Thunderbird 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) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Commodore.
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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Thunderbird | 2011 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Thunderbird | Commodore |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 2564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 388 Nm | 240 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |