2005 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 8 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 217 kg more than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Thunderbird | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3932 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
