2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2001 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 638 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. 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, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger. 2001 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 2001 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 3933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 59 L |